MonsterTalk

By: Blake Smith
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  • MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
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Episodes
  • S04E20 - Understand Japan's Dan Da Dan [Explicit]

    S04E20 - Understand Japan's Dan Da Dan [Explicit]
    Feb 17 2025
    We're joined by Dr. Justin Mullis to get a better understanding of the incredibly lore-dense anime series Dan Da Dan.

    Justin's academia profile

    Legend of Momotaro

    Some links recommended by Justin:
    This is a really good video about the history of the Flatwoods Monster in Japanese video games. Highly recommended.

    This is the Religious Dispatches article about koro.

    Here's the Japan Today interview with the current editor of MU magazine.And here's the MU magazine article I mentioned about Turbo Granny (in Japanese).

    The book on Japanese mountain witches I mentioned.

    And here's an article by Japanese folklorist and manga translator Zack Davisson on Dandadan.

    Additional:
    Dan Da Dan (Netflix)

    Karen's book Missed Conceptions is mentioned in the episode - get it here.

    And her latest book too: Bitch: The Journey of a Word

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    53 mins
  • S04E19 - Monsters of the Heart

    S04E19 - Monsters of the Heart
    Feb 10 2025
    As Valentine's day bears down upon us, we turn to the monsters whose origins lie in passion, betrayal, and tragedy. If love is the strongest human emotion, surely rage at betrayal is its nightmarish mirror - and such emotions are embodied in a variety of creatures around the world and throughout history.

    Content Warning - this episode contains stories of child death, suicide, murder, and other unplesantness. And also some discussion of candy. So there's that.

    Don't forget to pick up Karen's latest Book: Bitch: The Journey of a Word

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    41 mins
  • S04E18 - Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace!

    S04E18 - Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace!
    Feb 3 2025
    Cemeteries Cleaning and Grave Rubbing - Karen and Blake are joined by Matt Baxter to discuss the ethics and best practices around maintaining and preserving graveyards.

    Links for Grave Rubbers from CyberSpace:
    The article that inspired this conversation (via The Conversation)

    Ken Feder (friend of the show and emeritus professor of archaeology) sent along this helpful article about grave preservation.

    The woman with the pink foam (Kaeli Mae McEwen - aka "Clean Girl") has a site where she sells the stuff.

    In Atlanta - at historic Oakland Cemetery - they have community cleaning projects. They list this under an article titled "Pro Team Field Notes on Scrubbing the Surface"

    Thoughts on Grave Rubbing from a blogger.

    Additional Links:

    Since we mentioned The Conversation, by coincidence Jeb Card got interviewed about his paranormal course at University of Ohio - check it!

    Karen's book Bitch: The Journey of a Word is out now - grab a copy! (affiliate link)

    Don't forget to grab a copy of Joe Nickell's The Science of Monsters: Tracking the Real-Life Creatures - every sale helps MonsterTalk! (affiliate link)


    And if you want to meet me at sea in the Bermuda Triangle, sign up for the Skeptoid Adventure - there's still a few cabins left! (as of 2/1/2025)

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    42 mins

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Excellent podcast about everything weird

If you're a fan of cryptozoology, you're in the right place. This podcast analyses monsters from unique perspectives by interviewing experts.

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Awesome and straightforward

As a part 2 for the Kentucky Goblins case, the information is given and explained in a why that make you appreciate the proposed answer as to the identity of the "goblins". Very nice analysis and conclusion. 10/10

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